New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) In a move aimed at strengthening India’s logistics and e-commerce ecosystem, the Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DTDC Express Limited. The agreement was formalised in the national capital in the presence of senior officials from both sides.The MoU was signed by Neeraj Kumar Jha, General Manager of Parcel Directorate at the Department of Posts, and Jatinder Sethi, National Channel…
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Washington, April 25 (IANS) India is stepping up engagement with the US Southeast as a strategic hub for trade and investment, with officials and industry leaders highlighting Atlanta’s logistics strength at a business roundtable.The April 23 meeting, hosted by the Consulate General of India in Atlanta in partnership with the US-India Business Council, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Metro Atlanta Chamber, brought together senior leaders from government, indu…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The US is stepping up its investments in infrastructure projects in Africa to counter China’s influence as the race for critical minerals, such as copper, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements, gathers pace in the aftermath of the trade war between the two countries.Chinese engagement in African mining operations has evolved into comprehensive value chain integration spanning exploration, production, transport, and processing stages. Major Chinese companies have e…
Abu Dhabi, April 17 (IANS) The Indian diaspora in the Gulf emerged as a quiet but powerful force during the recent turbulence in West Asia amid uncertainties across energy markets, logistics networks, and expatriate communities. Often measured in economic terms through remittances and labour statistics, the Indian community demonstrated a far deeper reality defined by resilience, solidarity, and an ability to stabilise both host societies and fellow migrants in crisis situations, a report detail…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Pakistan Railways, once regarded as a backbone of national integration, is grappling with a severe structural crisis marked by weak governance, ageing infrastructure and declining public trust, a report has said.According to recent government and industry data cited by The News International, the railways’ revenue has risen significantly from around Rs 60 billion in 2021-22 to over Rs 93 billion in 2024-25 — reflecting nearly 50 per cent growth.The increase has been…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Cabinet’s approval for the construction of the 4-lane access-controlled Barabanki–Bahraich section of National Highway-927 is set to play a transformative role in strengthening trade ties between India and Nepal, an official statement said on Saturday.By improving connectivity to the strategically important Rupaidiha Land Port and the nearby Nepalgunj, the project is expected to boost cross-border commerce, support regional livelihoods, and enhance economic coo…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s seafood exports have recorded robust growth, driven largely by strong performance in non‑US markets, according to Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, who emphasised the need for sustained market and product diversification and strict regulatory compliance, including adherence to antibiotic bans and strengthened traceability systems.The seafood exports have recorded strong and sustained growth, expanding at an average annual rate of 7 per cent over the past 1…
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Government of India is continuing its proactive and coordinated response to the evolving situation in West Asia, with the Commerce and Shipping Ministries convening high‑level stakeholder consultations to address emerging logistics, packaging, and shipping‑related challenges impacting India’s trade and export ecosystem, according to an official statement issued on Friday. Two important meetings were held, one under the chairpersonship of the Commerce Secre…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India’s steel industry clocked a robust 10.7 per cent year-on-year growth in production at around 168.4 million tonnes during 2025–26, consolidating its position as the world’s second-largest producer while navigating global uncertainties and price pressures, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Steel on Wednesday.Domestic demand remained the key growth driver with finished steel consumption at 164 million tonnes, expanding by about 7–8 per cent, d…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures taken by various Ministries/Departments and also discussed further initiatives to be taken in the context of the ongoing West Asia conflict.Prime Minister directed all concerned departments to take all possible measures to ameliorate the problems of citizens and sectors affected by the ongoing global situation.PM Modi assessed the availabilit…